Senior PA to the Chair of WID (110027-0626)

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Olivia Brook (Uniperms) at Olivia.Brook.1@warwick.ac.uk.

This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of the Warwick Innovation District (WID), supporting a high‑profile Chair in a strategically important, externally facing role.

The post sits at the interface between the University, industry, government, and regional partners, and involves regular engagement with senior leaders, external stakeholders, and VIP contacts. It offers significant exposure to high‑level decision‑making and complex, varied work within a fast‑paced environment where professionalism, judgement, and discretion are essential.

This role would suit an experienced Senior PA who enjoys operating in a visible setting, working confidently with external stakeholders as well as internal colleagues, and being trusted to manage sensitive priorities on behalf of a senior leader.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Senior PA with a proven track record of supporting senior leaders in complex, high‑profile environments. They will be confident managing demanding diaries, coordinating travel and meetings, handling sensitive information with discretion, and exercising sound judgement when prioritising competing demands.

They will be proactive, calm under pressure, and highly organised, with excellent attention to detail. A strong relationship‑builder, they will represent the Chair’s office with confidence and professionalism while working collaboratively within the wider support team.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

Warwick Innovation District brings together the University’s innovation activity, external partnerships, and place‑based development, working closely with industry, funders, and regional stakeholders. The team supports high‑profile initiatives that align academic excellence with economic and societal impact.

This role sits within a collaborative, professional support environment, offering exposure to a wide range of activities and the opportunity to contribute to work of strategic importance to the University and the region.

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

* World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

CLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 28 June 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

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Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job Description (JD) attached below.

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

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We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.

Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.